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Labor Day: Honoring workers as employees adjust to COVID-19 regulations

Sunday, September 6 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - Although it might seem like just a fun long weekend and the last chance for some summer fun, Labor Day is actually a federal holiday the honors the dedication of all of our workers throughout the United States, as well as the... Read More.

Burn ban lifted in Jefferson County

Saturday, September 5 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – The Burn Ban enacted at the Jefferson County Commissioners meeting on August 25, 2020 has been lifted. According to Tracy W. Zents, Director of Emergency Services for Jefferson County, a no-burn advisory was put in place on Thursday, August 20 due to... Read More.

State Police warn of lottery and Publisher’s Clearing House scams

Saturday, September 5 by wcednews

Elk County – State Police are warning that, although more people are aware of the signs of a scam nowadays, that lottery scams are still making the rounds in our area. Remember... if it sounds too good to be true, it probably it. If... Read More.

Brockway Council says slow down while driving through town

Friday, September 4 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – The Brockway Borough Council has a message for people driving through town: slow down. The council responded to a resident's request to add a "Watch Children" sign to Maple Street. The police department is stepping up patrols to address speed. With school in... Read More.

Senator Pat Toomey talks COVID-19, economy with business owners in DuBois

Wednesday, September 2 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Senator Pat Toomey gathered with a small group of business owners yesterday to talk about the current state of the economy and how he says Pennsylvania can grow stronger after the COVID-19 pandemic. With the backdrop of the DuBois Regional Airport, where... Read More.

Penn State release COVID-19 stats, says “Mask Up or Pack Up”

Wednesday, September 2 by wcednews

University Park, PA — Initial testing results released Aug. 28 on Penn State’s public COVID-19 dashboard consisted of 14 positive cases from symptomatic testing and 13 positive cases from surveillance testing, for a total of 27 positive test results at the University Park campus... Read More.

Today (Aug. 31) is final day to apply for LIHEAP for energy bills

Monday, August 31 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller gave a final reminder of the availability of assistance paying certain utility bills through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Recovery Crisis program ahead of its end on August 31. “These are incredibly... Read More.

PennDOT urges drivers to obey sign in Woodland Road work zone

Saturday, August 29 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) urges drivers to obey signs posted in the Woodland Road work zone. A betterment project is ongoing between the intersections of Route 322 in Lawrence Township and Market Street in Clearfield Borough. The westbound lane heading... Read More.

Save pet food “lot numbers” in case of recalls or problems

Saturday, August 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture today reminded pet owners across the commonwealth of the importance of saving their pet food lot numbers. The lot number is a crucial piece of information when trying to identify if a product has been recalled or for... Read More.

Thunderstorm knocks down tree branches, power lines

Friday, August 28 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Heavy, sudden thunderstorms yesterday in our area brought down trees and power lines, leaving many residents without electricity for at least part of the afternoon and evening. Crews have been able to clean up most of the debris, and electrical companies worked... Read More.